Manager, Business and Financial Analytics & Reporting
4 days ago
Riverside
Job Description Manager, Business Analytics & Reporting Santa Ana, California Compensation: $120,000 to $140,000 annually Schedule: Monday through Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Occasional evenings, weekends, and restaurant travel as business needs require BENEFITS Competitive Salary Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Holidays 401(k) Career Growth Opportunities Stable, Growing Restaurant Organization Opportunity to Partner with Executive Leadership ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a highly analytical and business-minded Manager of Business Analytics & Reporting to join a growing restaurant organization supporting one of the industry's most recognized brands. This role partners directly with Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Technology, and executive leadership to transform financial, operational, labor, guest, and people data into meaningful business insights that improve restaurant performance. The ideal candidate combines strong financial and analytical skills with excellent business judgment and enjoys using data to solve problems, improve processes, and influence strategic decision-making. If you enjoy building dashboards, identifying trends, creating executive reporting, and helping leadership make informed business decisions, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a significant impact. POSITION OVERVIEW The Manager of Business Analytics & Reporting is responsible for developing meaningful financial and operational reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting, building executive dashboards, and delivering actionable insights that improve profitability and operational execution. This role works cross-functionally with multiple departments while supporting leadership through reporting, KPI development, business intelligence, and strategic analysis. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Business Analytics & Reporting Develop and maintain executive dashboards, scorecards, and recurring business reports Analyze financial, operational, labor, guest, and workforce data to identify trends and performance opportunities Deliver actionable recommendations that improve profitability, operational execution, and guest satisfaction Support operational budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking, and executive reporting Provide meaningful reporting that drives accountability throughout the organization Business Partnership Partner closely with Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Technology, and executive leadership Support weekly business reporting and quarterly business reviews Translate complex business data into practical recommendations for operational leaders Provide analytical support for strategic initiatives and business planning Help leadership make informed decisions through timely and accurate reporting Business Intelligence & Data Management Develop reporting solutions using Power BI and other business intelligence platforms Utilize SQL and existing databases to retrieve, validate, and analyze business information Partner with IT to improve reporting accuracy, automation, and data accessibility Support reporting initiatives during system implementations and technology projects Research emerging reporting technologies, AI tools, and business intelligence solutions that improve organizational performance Financial Analysis Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and operational reporting Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities to improve restaurant performance Analyze labor, sales, profitability, guest metrics, and operational trends Assist leadership with financial modeling and performance analysis Develop reports that help drive strategic business decisions IDEAL BACKGROUNDS Restaurant Support Center Restaurant Finance FP&A Business Analytics Financial Planning & Analysis Business Intelligence Operations Services Retail Analytics Hospitality Analytics Multi-Unit Restaurant Operations Consumer Retail Hospitality Support Services QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred Four or more years of experience in business analytics, financial analysis, FP&A, operations services, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or similar analytical roles Experience creating dashboards and executive reporting Strong financial analysis and business acumen Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence platforms Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases Experience analyzing financial, operational, labor, guest, or HR data Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and presentation skills Ability to simplify complex information into actionable business recommendations Experience supporting multi-unit restaurant, retail, hospitality, or franchise organizations is strongly preferred Experience participating in cross-functional projects or system implementations is a plus Interest in leveraging AI-enabled reporting and emerging analytics technologies is highly desirable WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT This is an outstanding opportunity for an analytical professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a growing, multi-unit restaurant organization. You'll work alongside executive leadership, influence strategic decision-making, develop reporting that drives operational performance, and help shape the future of the company's business intelligence capabilities. If you enjoy turning data into strategy and partnering with leaders to improve business performance, this role offers outstanding visibility, career growth, and long-term opportunity.